Istanbul
Cappadocia Ankara Antalya Tour (10 day)
Day - 1: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met in Istanbul Ataturk airport.
transfer to the hotel and The remaining of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight stay in istanbul.
Day - 2 : Istanbul city tour
After Breakfast A full day of sightseeing tour. Discover the Byzantian
and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world
s greatest architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great
in the 4th Century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century,
then visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique
with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue
Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races
with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine
column and the column of Constantine. Before lunch visit the Grand
covered bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops. Visit Royal Topkapi
palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultan s from the 15th to
the 19th centuries. Then visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in
1550 by the famous architect Sinan, emphasized by the four minarets
rising one from each corner of the courtyard. Overnight stay in
istanbul
Day - 3 : Istanbul - Cappadocia
After Breakfast Early in the morning a Half day tour to Bosphourus
and Asia. Vist the Egyptian spice amrket and then embark on a boat
along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Passing the magnificent
Dolmabahce palace unter the bosphorus bridge, villas, fortress and
small fishing villages. Then visit the Rueli fortress; Build by
Mehmet in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, one of the most
beautiful works of military architecture. Afternoon free time then
transfer to Airport then evening flight to Cappadocia . Upon Arrival
check in Hotel Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Day - 4 : Cappadocia Tour
After Breakfast Fully Guided tour to North Cappadocia visit Devrent
Valley, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known
fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to
the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock
carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic view of
Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle Overnight
stay in Cappadocia
Day - 5 : Cappadocia - Istanbul
After Breakfast After Breakfast Another full day tour this time
to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short
hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some
of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then
on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravansarai
is included. Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Day - 6: Ankara - Antalya
Breakfast served at the hotel and Morning Drive to Ankara visit
Caravan Sarai On the way Around noon time arriva Ankara After Lunch
Fully Guided tour to Ankara Visit the Hittite museum and mousoleum
of Ataturk.
Evening Transfer Ankara Airport for flight to Antalya Upon arrival
Antalya dinner and Overnight stay
Day - 7 : Antalya
After Breakfast depart from hotels to Alanya highway and arrive
at Perge 18 km from Antalya. An important city of ancient Pamphylia,
Perge was originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 B.C. St.
Paul preached some of his first sermons here. Theatre, a large Agora,
Stadium, public baths, Gymnasium and Columned Streets are the main
historical places of the this magnificent ancient city. Aspendos
is one of the best preserved theatres in the world. Still used even
today, the theater's galleries, stage decorations and acoustics
all testify to the architect's success. Nearby stand the remains
of a basilica, agora and one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia.
After Lunch we drive to Manavgat Waterfalls to see an amazing view
of the waterfalls. Return to hotel and dinner Overnight stay in
Antalaya.
Day - 8 : Antalya
Day at leisure on the beach, a daily cruise or tour to the Waterfalls
and the Antalya Archaeology Museumon request. Lunch on own. dinner
Overnight stay in Antalaya.
Day - 9 : Antalya - Istanbul
Day at leisure on the beach, a daily cruise or tour to the Waterfalls
and the Antalya Archaeology Museumon request. Lunch on own. Evening
Flight to istanbul and Overnight stay in istanbul.
Day -10 : Tour ends
After Breakfast Transfer to airport for final departure
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